B1 Expression Formal

ज़रा सुनिए!

Zara suniye!

Listen/Excuse me!

Meaning

Used to get someone's attention politely.

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Cultural Background

Respect for elders is key. Using 'ज़रा सुनिए' is a sign of good upbringing. In offices, it is used to maintain professional distance.

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Smile

Always smile when saying this to make it sound even more polite.

Meaning

Used to get someone's attention politely.

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Smile

Always smile when saying this to make it sound even more polite.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to get a stranger's attention?

Which phrase is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ज़रा सुनिए!

It uses the formal imperative and a softening adverb.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to get a stranger's attention? Choose A1

Which phrase is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ज़रा सुनिए!

It uses the formal imperative and a softening adverb.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly appropriate.

Related Phrases

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माफ कीजिए

similar

Excuse me / Forgive me

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